MOCPHE is a member association as well as a public health institute. Our mission is to ensure that a competent, diverse, sustainable, and prepared public health system exists in Missouri. Our goals include transforming the state’s public health system, advocating for good public health policy and expanding strategic partnerships to improve the health of all Missourians. We accomplish these goals by focusing on attainable, tangible, measurable solutions delivered efficiently and professionally.
MOCPHE was formed as a 501c3 non-profit in 2013. Over the past 10 years, MOCPHE has continued to operate as a systems-thinker and driver. Partnering with multiple LPHAs over our history, we continue to grow in membership and size. We focus on opportunities to improve the public health system and center the voices of LPHAs as the main deliverer of public health services in Missouri.
MOCPHE took a major step forward in 2022, when we were recognized officially as a public health institute by the National Network for Public Health Institutes. The milestone marked our transition from a member organization into something much bigger: a Missouri public health champion. Of course, we still have a strong membership component that serves as a peer network with exclusive benefits. But now we also offer a range of services and programs that are designed to lift the public health system.
Our efforts at system change include a focus on supporting partners in meeting operational needs and capacity building, training, peer collaboration, grant writing and management, strategic planning and facilitation, community engagement, program evaluation, and policy advocacy.
We have a particular desire to improve public health funding in Missouri, and we have attracted over $500,000.00 in public and private funding for the public health system in Missouri in the last 12 months on behalf of our members and partners. We have worked diligently to communicate the value of public health funding to a variety of stakeholders and policymakers.
Interested in learning more? Click here or email Kelly McGowan at kmcgowan@mophi.org to schedule a conversation. We would love to talk to you about how we can work together for better public health.
Membership Benefits
Learning and Development
- Learning collaboratives: PHAB, Public Health Nursing, Data (other collaboratives can be requested by members with sufficient interest)
- Professional development training*
- Staff development training*
- Peer-to-peer support learning, resource sharing, and networking regardless of size, geography
- Access to public health experts and other cross-sector partnerships
- Monthly membership meetings
- Dissemination of opportunities for additional learning and resources
Resources and Tools
- Structured strategic plan with member input and regular updates
- Website with content updates
- New resource pages for Accreditation, etc. coming 2024*
- CHA/CHIP Toolkit*
- Grant writing/review, letters of support
- Toolkits, templates, and resources
- Access to legal research and advice*
- Technical support and assistance- both ad hoc and contractual
Advocacy and Partnerships
- Advocacy/partnership services
- Support for legislator engagement
- Annual Legislative Day
- Connection to other LPHAs
- Ad-hoc working groups
- Partnership with DHSS
- Partnerships with providers and other stakeholders
- University partnerships
- Advocacy for public health workforce and funding in legislature and other potential funding or partner agencies
Other Services
- Discounted rates for fee-for-services for members*
- $57.50/hour for Full, $72.50/hour for Associate, $87.50/hour for Friends, all others $100/hour (evaluated annually based on costs, changes voted on by members)*
- New Member Orientation*
- MOCPHE staff work on member issues and provide regular updates on systemic issues
- MOCPHE staff represent members at various statewide meetings and provide updates and opportunities for discussion and leadership on statewide issues
- MOCPHE staff will attend local and regional meetings, including community meetings, by request. Staff are also located statewide to provide geographic reach
- Precept interns on behalf of members
- Recognition and awards
Become a Member
MOCPHE updated our membership tiers in December 2023. Currently, we offer membership levels at the Individual, Friend, Associate, Non-LPHA Associate, and Full membership level. Please review the information below to see where your agency fits!
Membership Association
| Annual Fee Consideration :Jurisdiction Population | Associate | Full Member |
|---|---|---|
| Less than 25,000 | $1,000 | $2,000 |
| 25,000-49,999 | $1,500 | $3,000 |
| 50,000-74,999 | $2,000 | $4,000 |
| 75,000-99,999 | $2,500 | $5,000 |
| 100,000-199,999 | $4,000 | $8,000 |
| 200,000-299,999 | $5,000 | $10,000 |
| 300,000-399,999 | $6,250 | $12,500 |
| 400,000-499-999 | $7,500 | $15,000 |
| 500,000-749,999 | $10,000 | $20,000 |
| 750-000-999,999 | $12,500 | $25,000 |
| Over 1,000,000 | $15,000 | $30,000 |
Additional Types of Member Dues
| Type | Fee |
|---|---|
| Honorary Friend for Life | $0 |
| Individual non-LPHA | $50 |
| Friend | $500 |
| Non-LPHA Associate Members (educational, providers, etc.) | $5,000 |
Executive Committee
Scott Allen
Victoria Anwuri
Scott Clardy
Emily Goodin
Darrell Meinke
Jon Mooney
Michelle Walker
Andrew Warlen
